In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
One hindrance to an orderly economic development of the country is large scale fraud and corruption
The correct answer is D. obstacle
The word "hindrance" means "a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone" or "something that makes it more difficult for you to do something or for something to develop"¹.
It can also mean "impediment", "obstacle", "barrier", or "bar"¹.
In this context, the word "hindrance" is used to describe the negative effect of fraud and corruption on the economic development of the country.
It implies that fraud and corruption prevent or slow down the progress and growth of the economy.
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